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3 Reasons to Give Your Senior Dog Bone Broth & Mushrooms 🦴🍄

Written by: Justin Palmer
Justin Palmer is a Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of iHeartDogs.com. Inspired by his rescued husky, Splash, he dedicated himself to learning about extending both the length and quality of her life. Splash lived and thrived until 18 years old, and now Justin is on a mission to share what he learned with other dog owners.Read more
| Published on July 8, 2022

3 Benefits of Mushrooms and Bone Broth for Older Dogs

Perhaps you’ve heard other dog owners discussing the benefeits of bone broth or mushrooms for their older pups. In this article, we’ll share why these 2 natural ingredients have become all the rage.

1) One of the biggest causes of early death in dogs is from reduced mobility. Bone broth is packed with joint supporting nutrients like glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen all of which help keep your older pup mobile longer. 

Related: Best Bone Broths for Dogs

2) Mushrooms are an incredibly exciting area of emerging nutritional studies. Some clinical trials have shown great promise is extending the lifespan of dogs battling cancer. And while it’s not a miracle, mushrooms like Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Shiitake can undoubtably boost the immune system of your dog.

3) Getting senior dogs to eat can be a challenge. Dogs absolutely love the taste of our bone broth & mushroom powder. It coats your existing kibble and amplifies the flavor and nutrition. 

After 12 months of research and testing, we’re excited to introduce our new 2-in-1 bone broth and 6 mushroom powder for senior dogs!

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